1969-12-31T16:00:00Z GLBTPDXbiz http://www.Q-Blogs.com/GLBTPDXbiz/ http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=975 2007-09-13T15:55:42Z

Portland's current Mayor, Tom Potter announced that he would not seek re-election in 2008, opening the door for brand new leadership

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=970 2007-09-11T13:03:14Z

Slander At The Gym: Gay man sues fitness outfit over slurs Southern Voice Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Gay Atlanta Man Sues L

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=840 2007-08-14T16:56:12Z

This last Spring, the Oregon Legislature approved Anti-Discrimination and Domestic Partnership laws for GLBT folks

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=676 2007-06-23T19:37:56Z

The authors of this blog support Hats of Empowerment

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=663 2007-06-21T17:52:22Z

Transit agency: Teen lesbians shouldn't have been tossed off bus for kissingTransit officials in Portland say a bus driver shouldn't have thrown two teenage lesbians off a public bus because they were kissing

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=585 2007-06-05T11:40:11Z

Pledge to Uphold Oregon's New Basic Fairness Laws After 34 years of working for basic fairness for all Oregonians and their families, Oregon has taken a historic step forward by passing two basic fairness laws--one banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and one creating Domestic Partnerships

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=528 2007-05-25T00:00:23Z

This is from Basic Rights Oregon:We last reported that the Constitution Party of Oregon had filed referendums on both laws

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=447 2007-05-03T14:21:49Z

Stories and photos from The Oregonian, May 3, 2007by Bill GravesGay and lesbian couples in Oregon won the state benefits of marriage Wednesday in the second of two legislative victories that mark the biggest advance for gay rights in state history

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=419 2007-04-26T15:38:14Z

Yesterday, the right-wing christian group "Oregon Family Council" announced that they would not be mounting a campaign to gather signatures for a ballot measure designed to defeat SB2

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=418 2007-04-26T15:32:27Z

ONE MORE VOTE TO GO!!! Late yesterday, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send Domestic Partnerships (HB 2007) to the Senate Floor

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=390 2007-04-21T16:47:50Z

As of this post, Senate Bill 2 (SB2) has passed the House and Senate and is now headed to the Governor to be signed

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=381 2007-04-19T11:45:01Z

My friend and activist just sent an email to supporters stating that the Oregon Senate has passed Senate Bill 2 (SB2) which extends protections against discrimination to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=376 2007-04-18T16:53:40Z

SENATE VOTE ON SB 2 TOMORROW 9:30AM Folks, on the heals of the historic vote in the Oregon House on BOTH HB 2007 and SB2, the Senate is now set to vote on Senate Bill 2

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=372 2007-04-17T15:34:40Z

House Bill 2007 passes 34-26, Senate Bill 2 Passes 35-25; Both Bills Receive Bi-Partisan SupportToday, after nearly 4 hours of debate on the House floor, both The Oregon Family Fairness Act (House Bill 2007) and The Oregon Equality Act (Senate Bill 2) passed the Oregon House with bipartisan support

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=369 2007-04-16T14:00:01Z

HOUSE VOTE TOMORROW 4/17 @ 10am!4/16/2007The Oregon House of Representatives is expected to vote on BOTH the Oregon Equality Act (SB 2) and the Oregon Family Fairness Act (HB 2007) TOMORROW, April 17th at the Capitol in Salem

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=368 2007-04-16T13:58:20Z

HB 2007 IS MOVING TO THE HOUSE FLOOR!4/10/2007Yesterday the House Elections, Ethics and Rules Committee heard over six hours of testimony on HB 2007 (which provides domestic partnerships) and SB 2 (non-discrimination legislation)

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=367 2007-04-16T13:49:55Z

Real Estate in Portland can be fun fun fun

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=262 2007-03-05T11:00:16Z

The following information came from the Suze Orman website, but it was provided to us by Kathie England of Time For Success

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=251 2007-02-27T10:21:26Z

To all dignity-minded business owners in Portland and beyond:The Oregon Legislature recently introduced two bills designed to bring us one step closer to dignity and fairness for GLBT folks in our state

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=233 2007-02-15T18:24:46Z

Local DJ Comes OutOn Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Portland DJ Mitch Elliott of 105

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=213 2007-02-01T18:49:45Z

After graduating from PSU in 2006, Corey Kaster started his own business as a Farmers Insurance Agent

http://www.Q-Blogs.com/blog.php?user=GLBTPDXbiz&note=97 2006-12-12T13:31:56Z

 The Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is the GLBT chamber of Commerce for Portland Oregon